articleA Missouri man is behind bars after authorities say he allegedly beat his mother to death with a gardening tool after demanding his inheritance. Derrick Alling, 39, is facing first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. When deputies arrived at the Ozark home, they were met by Derrick Alling and began asking him questions about his mother’s whereabouts. Fox News Digital was unable to immediately locate an attorney representing Derrick Alling. Derrick Alling has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 14.